Delaware Prescription Assistance Program (DPAP) Update

Two years ago, the General Assembly passed a state budget that canceled the “Delaware Prescription Assistance Program” (DPAP) over my strenuous objections. This was the same year that the legislature repealed the “Estate Tax,” ensuring less revenue for programs like DPAP, once again over my (and others) objections. That year, I voted against the budget recommended by the Joint Finance Committee because of the harmful choices that the JFC and Governor were insisting upon. Unfortunately my vote did not stop the mandating of such cruel choices and the results were harmful and hurtful to many vulnerable and elderly citizens.

This past year I sponsored and helped pass a bill to restore the Prescription Assistance Program. That program has now been rejuvenated and the notice below confirms that maybe we’ve come to our senses as public servants and will never again choose the wealthy and well-off over the poorer and more vulnerable. Finally some good news to spread to the neediest among us.

John Kowalko
State Representative
25th District

Delaware Prescription Assistance Program (DPAP) Update

The Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) is pleased to announce that the welcome back letter to previous Delaware Prescription Assistance Program (DPAP) enrollees was mailed on Friday, October 5th. The letter included the application for re-enrollment, as well as information regarding the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (PDP) choices available and the Medicare Advantage plans that have a drug benefit. The information is designed to allow each member to compare the cost of the benefit.